Politics

Western peoples have an opportunity to cherish their good fortune, learn from Ukrainians under siege and reassert fundamental values.

As Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine with war threatening all democratic life and values, free democracies must face reality and reset.

News is corrupted by selective spinning of facts. Can any media publisher become renowned for reliable presentation?

As banal stories get headline billing, should not the UK media up its game and treat the public with respect.

Establishment in Downing Street of a revitalised, disciplined and high performance culture could be a role model for ailing public services.

Condemnation of Whitehall workers as Covid criminals without key facts or recognising the greyness of the law is a corruption of justice.

With 2022 presenting major challenges, whilst successes bring significant hope, facing realities of pain is a leadership challenge.

Corruption and hatred are putting the world at risk and the UK needs peacemakers to stop polarisation.

If the vaccinated hold the unvaccinated responsible for Covid restrictions and the resulting hardship, society risks a damaging division when unity is critical.

With the wolves at the door of number 10, Boris Johnson must display mature judgements and restore public trust to send them packing.